A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.

It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

Japan's government plans to convene an extraordinary Diet session on October 5, with proposed legislation to reduce the consumption tax on food and plans to cut the number of seats in the House of Representatives expected to be among the main issues. (News On Japan)

Tokyo stocks fell on September 29, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 65,481, down 396 points, as the market adjusted for September interim dividends and investors remained cautious over high Japanese bond yields, a weak yen, oil prices and profit-taking after the recent rebound. (News On Japan)

Kijanangoma is being crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.

Kijanangoma is being crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.

If the execution proceeds, Pike would be the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years.

Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.

Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.

Jonathan McKinsey's in-laws, who are both 77 years old, face multiple charges including first-degree murder.

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.

Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner.

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to almost 19 months, but is set to be released due to time served.

It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

The BBC's Paul Adams reports from the scene of the strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.